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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Re: “Easy come, easy go” sound... by AnonymousUser on 2006-03-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Fun with transformers? in Melquiades Amplifier  7 Replies 
Dear Romy,Assuming that your questions are "honest" ones ( I have no reason to believe they are traps, like it happened to me before with a certain Mr. Thor), I will give you "honest" answers, hoping that our dialogue will be of some interest to the ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: How to test 6C33C? by Romy the Cat on 2006-04-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: How to test 6C33C? in Melquiades Amplifier  7 Replies 
It is sucks to live with Russians Tubes.  It is particular sucks to live with 6C33C. They are all deferent when they new, they age very ungracefully and differently. The life with Super Melquiades, where I use 6x6C33C driving individual channe...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #96: APS, judgment and judgments. by Romy the Cat on 2007-12-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1916 Replies 
[quote user="Antonio J."] I really can't understand how a company selling a power regeneration device priced well over 2000 or maybe 3000 USD could send you 5 units and being al them "defective". Did I miss anything here? [/quote] Nope, you do not m...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Re: Further problems with interstage transformers. by Thorsten on 2005-10-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
Roman,[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Nevertheless, if that bass was truncated between the stages then the devastations are way more severe. [/quote]That may be so, however an LF response of less than -0.1db down @ 10Hz is what is normally called "ruler f...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: High End Audio and musical content. by Romy the Cat on 2006-06-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: High End Audio and musical content. in Playback Listening  8 Replies 
I initial thought to place this article into my Audio For Dummies™ section but then I decided to keep it in this pure audio section. What I would like to do is to point is to address one of the major foolishness that widely spread in High-End au...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #19: Placette and Audio-Umami by Romy the Cat on 2008-03-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The ultimate buffer – light in the end of a tunnel in Audio Discussions  36 Replies 
It is know that in addition to basic tastes (I believe bitter, salty, sour, sweet) of the Western culture those “different”  Japanese people recognize another taste they call  it “Umami”. Umami, if I am not mistaken, is a sense deliciousnes...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: More about the cross-source validations. by Romy the Cat on 2007-02-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Verify that you sources do not underperform. in Audio For Dummies ™  2 Replies 
Well, the added benefits of cross-source validation is that some of the sources are stable but others are less stable and might vary in its basic quality with time. For instance digital is very stable and since you once set it up properly then it rem...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: The sound compromises of high efficiency direct radiators. by haralanov on 2009-01-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The sound compromises of high efficiency direct radiators. in Audio Discussions  8 Replies 
In the thread “Exceptional loudspeakers drivers”  Paul S. wrote:"LOTs of time pretty much wasted lately, looking at "HE" direct-radiator drivers that are actually only HE at their uppermost frequencies, with diving responses and large-to-hu...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #62: Randomness vs. freedom and the Homework # 4334 by Romy the Cat on 2008-12-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
[quote user="Paul S"] This may also be a factor in the "randomness" capability, which is really only freedom of movement, and not "randomness", per se.[/quote] OK, is it “randomness” of “freedom of movement”, the question is not about juts semantics...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #35: Some corrections in Srajan blabbing about 6E5P. by Romy the Cat on 2009-01-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The 6E5P tube data. in Melquiades Amplifier  44 Replies 
In my post above I have mention that Srajan is in a way a brainless parrot that repeats the heard and has no ability of desire to understand what was the noise about. His comments that 6E5P and E810F are “close electrical” is a good indication how it...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #49: About preamps and the preamp. by Romy the Cat on 2011-10-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A different breed of 6C33C amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  84 Replies 
That was very interesting post, here are some thoughts of my about it. [quote user="KOTriode"]Romy,  No, the DAC was not set at maximum level (for best sound) while Cyrille listening to the system. It was set at normal volume for the whole sys...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Some Horns propaganda by Romy the Cat on 2004-07-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Some Horns propaganda in Horn-Loaded Speakers  4 Replies 
This is an article from Thomas Dunker's site (available in my Links Section) and presumably written by him. Although I slightly disagree with some of the statements he made about the horns “imaging”  and some others but generally it is very good...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #60: The 834PTF’s cathode follower: tube vs. SS by Romy the Cat on 2008-06-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  311 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]OK, here are some follow up thoughts after the completion of the project. I am sure I will burn it for a month or so. I think everything will be fine, I do not expect any issuers technical or sonic. The way how the entrance...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #51: Ok, this time I was a Moron. by Romy the Cat on 2009-09-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Pacific Microsonics Model 2 in Didital Things  85 Replies 
[quote user="manisandher"] And I can indeed replicate this effect... but only with my RME FF800 and not with my Weiss AFI1. With the FF800 (slaved to the Pacific), changing the Pacific's wordclock does indeed change the speed of any audio/vide...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #42: The chamber pressure leaking. by Romy the Cat on 2007-08-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Adding one more spherical to Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
[quote user="jessie.dazzle"] Could you clarify: Would you like to vent the rear chamber or increase its volume (or both)? This weekend I will try listening with the rear covers on the Lower-Mids slightly open...  [/quote] Good question. I do no...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #14: Gizmo, 2nd harmonic, animal frequency and meta-JBL by Romy the Cat on 2007-09-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Devid Berning amplifiers: the anti-trnsformers frenzy? in Audio Discussions  45 Replies 
[quote user="Merlin"] Indeed the linearity of the Berning in comparison with the Lamm is quite remarkable, and indeed could be disconcerting to an inexperienced listener brought up on large increases on 2nd harmonic at the bottom end. [/quote] “The ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #82: The PurePower devise - the Second Action by Romy the Cat on 2007-11-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1916 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] The second action is a process of active injection of sonic particulars into down-line components…..That dual activity should be always understood as two separate elements of PurePower’s contribution.  [/quote]This re...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: Re: Preamp Project by Romy the Cat on 2005-03-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The “Melquiades” Sound - beginning of the story. in Melquiades Amplifier  28 Replies 
[quote user="Antonio J."]Thanks for the comments. I believe that a preamp giving the same kind of benefits of Melquiades and being able to deliver them with any power amp and speakers would be something truly great. I know it won't be the same than t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Germany: a few interesting points. by Romy the Cat on 2009-06-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Impressions from High End 2009 GERMANY in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
[quote user="Stitch"] What we saw and it amazed us, is the huge increase in pricing… [/quote] The Hi-Fi is boutique products and it is customary to sell it for boutique prices. I am sure the economy also “helps”. [quote user="Stitch"] Turnt...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: This information need update, and is prejudicial in my opinion. by mjloudspeaker on 2009-10-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Class “D” – the industry does it again. in Audio Discussions  2 Replies 
[quote user="mjloudspeaker"] Romy the Cat wrote:A could years ago here and there begun to pop up small SS class “D” amplifiers made with high-end pretence. They all sounded like shit but by the efforts of a number of typically deaf and stupid or just...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: Pacific Microsonics vs. Lavry Gold in D/A mode. by Romy the Cat on 2009-07-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Recording options: Pacific Microsonics vs. Lavry Gold. in Didital Things  24 Replies 
In continuation to the "A new round of Pacific’s DAC listening" post.... I have a number of revisions of this little contest between two DACs in this thread and in other threads. In all of them the Lavry 924 has a little edge over Pacific Microso...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #82: Bass subdivision by Jorge on 2021-04-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Deep End DIY - Australian take one Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  87 Replies 
I think we have to subdivide bass into upper bass from 100hz to whatever your midrange does and bass under 100hz and then maybe infrabass. Front loaded upper bass horns are fantastic and I would say if you never heard one, you really nev...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: I read even more about Tenor amp – become interesting by Romy the Cat on 2008-06-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Tenor amplifier and the writing waves. in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
I made afford to read more of Mike Malinowski article – another two pages. I reached the place where Mike said the following: “The Tenors bring a remarkable top-to-bottom continuity, which I've often called the Kharma effect (the speaker, not the mo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #30: It is a very complex subject by Romy the Cat on 2024-08-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Accuracy vs. Musicality (and YMMV) in Playback Listening  56 Replies 
[quote user="Amir"]I think the magic key in advancing audio is understanding the proper meaning of “dynamics” .In my opinion The main problem is audiophiles care more about “musicality”, “sweetness”, “resolution” , “soundstage” , “tone” , “transparen...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Limited experience with ss amps by Saturntube on 2009-12-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: SS Amplification for Compressions drivers? Sound? in Horn-Loaded Speakers  19 Replies 
I have just taken out of my system a First Watt F5 clone Tim Rawson amp, It was substituted by a Telefunken PP amp with 6AQ5 tubes. Let me to explain. My system consists of 6 way horn loaded speakers.  I have a round Tactrix...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: PlayClassics TRT v2.0 master file giveaway for GSC members by Mario Martinez on 2016-08-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: PlayClassics TRT v2.0 master file giveaway for GSC members in Audio Discussions  12 Replies 
Hi Paul, thanks for your insights.Yes, we have published our results in other forums too. That was a great experience. It was a lot of fun being able to share all that with them. :)[QUOTE][URL=http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/playcl...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #33: My preamps revision: New Placette gain buffers. by Romy the Cat on 2018-06-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The ultimate buffer – light in the end of a tunnel in Audio Discussions  36 Replies 
After 13 year of using of my active Placette my preamp now is undergoing a modification. My knew listening room is rather on larger side (acoustically) and I am driving the whole system from super Milq, no help of SS amplification at the lower kne...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: Re: 10 Footer : Some follow ups by Romy the Cat on 2006-07-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Evaluation of tractrix curves based on visual surface reflec... in Horn-Loaded Speakers  17 Replies 
[quote user="jessie.dazzle"] After observing a pair of AK151s operating in free air, though only lightly driven, I just don't see how they can possibly generate so much pressure, as the cone barely moves! [/quote] Why shout they move? One of the ide...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: The Mr. McGowan's type of question... by Romy the Cat on 2018-08-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Paul McGowan. tubes in preamp in Audio News  12 Replies 
Wolfy, first of all your question is based upon wrong supposition. I never asserted that tubes belong in the power amplifier and not in preamp section. I never remember made this comment and why I know it is because it is never was a part of my be...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: An audio Dic by tuga on 2008-11-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Sound and How We Hear It in Playback Listening  19 Replies 
Let's first try to go over some concepts to see if the both of you are speaking the same language (from Sphile's glossary): coloration An audible "signature" with which a reproducing system imbues all signals passing through it. distortion 1)...
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